1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 cylinder from North America

Summary:

Run, don't walk from this product

Faults:

500 miles-Rear bearings replaced.

For the next 5 consecutive winters, no 4 wheel drive was available. Linkage adjusted without avail. 5 star dealership claimed nothing was wrong with it. After chief mechanic worked on it, 4 wheel drive nearly impossible to engage. When successful, Disengagement was difficult.

General Comments:

Chrysler products are poorly engineered and horribly expensive. It's no wonder they sold this moribund operation to the Germans. 5 star service means nothing. It's an advertising gimmick to hide poor product and expertise.

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L from North America

Summary:

Transmission problems again?

Faults:

The fuel pump failed at 126,000 miles.

200 miles later the transmission failed and needed total rebuild. Within 1 week after the rebuild, the torque converter failed and the vehicle had to be returned for more repairs (under transmission warranty).

The transmission had been rebuilt sometime before I purchased the vehicle.

7 months or 7,000 miles later, the rebuilt torque converter failed again causing automatic transmission fluid to coat the entire underside of the vehicle... plus the rear door and bumper!

Full-time 4WD transfer case makes noise when making sharp turns. Transmission mechanic states its the viscous clutch and it costs $800 to replace!

Owned vehicle less than 2 years and spent over 31% of the purchased price on repairs.

General Comments:

I bought the Grand Cherokee because I thought it had a more comfortable interior and larger wheelbase than the Chevy Blazer.

Overall, the vehicle has been fun to drive... but the repeated transmission problems makes me want to get rid of it ASAP.

My gut feeling is that my next vehicle I buy will have a manual transmission.

7th Oct 2004, 17:01

I'm on my 5th Tranmission in my '94 224,000 miles. I hate to say it, but get used to it. Mopar has great engines, but terrible transmissions. I've grown up with Mopars my whole life. Here what I can still remember from days gone by:

'82 Dodge D150 2 Trans

'90 Dodge D150 1 Trans at 60,000

'92 Chrsyler LeBaron 2 Trans

'94 Dodge Intrepid 4 Trans (first model year)

'94 Grand Cherokee 5 Trans

'00 Dodge Caravan 1 Trans

'01 Grand Cherokee starting to go, traded in!

I know there is more, but I can't remember.

Bottom line, Mopar makes weak transmissions, no one can tell me other wise.